External Financial Aid

Provincial and Canada Student Loans

Students accepted in our full-time programs can apply for government student loans. Nova Scotia students wishing to apply for student loans can obtain an application form from their high school guidance counsellor or by contacting:

Students who are not residents of Nova Scotia can obtain government student loan applications by contacting their provincial department of education. Loan forms cannot be signed by an authorized official of the Institute until the applicable registration date. Instructors are not permitted to sign student forms.

Please note that government student loan regulations state that students must maintain their full-time student status throughout the academic year. Students who drop courses or do not attend on a regular basis may be ineligible to receive student loans or keep their interest-free status under the Canada Student Loan Program.

Internal Bursaries

Achievement can come in many forms: academic, practical, or personal. At Jane Norman College we like to recognize achievement. As you can see below we have monetary awards, awards recognized publicly, and awards to inspire students to go on to higher levels of education.

Check out our awards for Prospective Students and Graduating Students. Do you see yourself in here? Interested in other awards? Check out the links to other sites on our links page.

For more information about awards or any recognition please contact the Registrar.

Prospective Student Awards

Prospective Student Awards

Full-time Students

The Dr Jane Norman Entrance Bursary

Available to

ECE & YW applicants for full-time program in Truro who have met the criteria

Award

Between $500 and $1250 for tuition

Criteria

Solid academic transcript

Process for Scholarship

Each FT entrance application is reviewed by the Academic Review Committee and any awards are determined by the Committee

Announcement/Communication of Award

The student is contacted regarding acceptance of the bursary

If the recipient is currently attending high school the bursary may be announced at the student’s graduation

Timeline

Paid out in 2nd semester

Current Students Awards and Recognition

All Students.

Honor Roll

Available to

ECE,YW, TA, Inclusion and Intervention

Award

Honor Roll Certificates

Criteria

Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher

Process for Honor Roll

Determined by student marks

Announcement/Communication of Award

FT students with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher will be announced at Student Recognition in February

FT and PT students who maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher upon Graduation have the achievement noted in their permanent file and on their diploma/or certificate

Timeline

Student Recognition – February

Merit Award

Available to

FT ECE,YW, TA or Inclusion and Intervention

Award

Merit certificate

Criteria

Students must have exhibited positive personal traits towards peers, college and their community.

Process for Merit Award

Awards determined by faculty and staff of Jane Norman College by 31 January each year

Announcement/Communication of Award

FT students names will be announced at Student Recognition Luncheon in February and the achievement is noted in the student’s permanent file

Timeline

Student Recognition Lunch – February

Graduation Awards and Recognition

All Students

Carmen F. Moir Citizenship Award

Available to

Graduating students both FT and PT

Award

Letter of Achievement and students’ names permanently engraved on award

Criteria

Students must have exhibited a positive attitude and temperament, good work habits and perseverance in the pursuit of goals, a sense of responsibility, considerate relationships with others, and leadership qualities.

Process for Award

Awards determined by faculty and staff of Jane Norman College by 15 May

Announcement/Communication of Award

FT and PT students’ names will be announced at Graduation Banquet and at Convocation. The achievement is noted in the students’ permanent file

Timeline

Graduation Banquet/Convocation – May

The Jocelyne Couture-Nowak Award

Available to

Graduating students

Award

Letter of Achievement and student’s name permanently engraved on award

Criteria

Student must have embraced all aspects of life and openly shared kindness and knowledge, advocates for peaceful solutions and has improved life in their community

Process for Award

Awards determined by faculty and staff of Jane Norman College by 15 May

Announcement/Communication of Award

Student’s name will be announced at Graduation Banquet and at Convocation. The achievement is noted in the students’ permanent file

Timeline

Graduation Banquet/Convocation – May

ECE Diploma & Youth Worker Students

The Kim Kienapple Bursary

Available to

Graduating ECE or Youth Worker student

Award

$750.00 for tuition

Criteria

Graduating student must be pursuing an undergraduate degree from Mount Saint Vincent University.

Solid transcript and good character as determine by the Academic Review Committee.

Process for Scholarship

Student must apply by writing a letter outlining why they should receive the bursary

Each letter is reviewed by the Academic Review Committee and any awards are determined by the Committee

Announcement/Communication of Award

Students’ names will be announced at Graduation Banquet and at Convocation. The achievement is noted in the students’ permanent file

Timeline

Graduation Banquet/Convocation – May

The Johnson-MacIntosh Scholarship

Available to

Graduating ECE or Youth Worker student

Award

$750.00 for tuition

Criteria

Graduating student must be pursuing an Inclusion and Intervention Diploma at Jane Norman College.

Solid transcript and good character as determine by the Academic Review Committee.

Process for Scholarship

Student must apply by writing a letter outlining why they should receive the scholarship.

Each letter is reviewed by the Academic Review Committee and any awards are determined by the Committee

Announcement/Communication of Award

Students’ names will be announced at Graduation Banquet and at Convocation. The achievement is noted in the students’ permanent file

Timeline

Graduation Banquet/Convocation – May

Full-time ECE Diploma Students

The Child Development Services Tenth Anniversary Award

Available to

Graduating ECE student in FT Program

Award

Letter of Achievement and student’s name permanently engraved on award

Criteria

Student must have the highest GPA in the ECE graduating class

Process for Award

Determined by student marks

Announcement/Communication of Award

Student’s name will be announced at Graduation Banquet and at Convocation. The achievement is noted in the student’s permanent file

Timeline

Graduation Banquet/Convocation – May

The Class of 1978 Award for Excellence in Practicum

Available to

Graduating ECE student in FT program

Award

Letter of Achievement and student’s name permanently engraved on award

Criteria

Student must have the highest overall evaluation in the practicum phase of the FT ECE program

Process for Award

Determined by student marks

Announcement/Communication of Award

Students’ names will be announced at Graduation Banquet and at Convocation. The achievement is noted in the students’ permanent file

Timeline

Graduation Banquet/Convocation – May

Part-time ECE Diploma Students

The Fred R MacKinnon Proficiency Award

Available to

Graduating ECE student in PT Program

Award

Letter of Achievement and student’s name permanently engraved on award

Criteria

Student must have the highest GPA in the PT ECE graduating class

Process for Award

Determined by student marks

Announcement/Communication of Award

Student’s name will be announced at Graduation Banquet and at Convocation. The achievement is noted in the student’s permanent file

Timeline

Graduation Banquet/Convocation – May

The Dr Marie Hamilton Award for Love, Patience and Understanding

Available to

Graduating ECE student in PT program

Award

Letter of Achievement and student’s name permanently engraved on award

Criteria

Student must have the highest overall evaluation in the practicum phase of the PT ECE program

Process for Merit Award

Determined by student marks

Announcement/Communication of Award

Students’ names will be announced at Graduation Banquet and at Convocation. The achievement is noted in the students’ permanent file

Timeline

Graduation Banquet/Convocation – May

Youth Worker Diploma Students

The Stanfield’s Limited Proficiency Award

Available to

Graduating Youth Worker student

Award

Letter of Achievement and student’s name permanently engraved on award

Criteria

Student must have the highest GPA in the YW graduating class

Process for Award

Determined by student marks

Announcement/Communication of Award

Student’s name will be announced at Graduation Banquet and at Convocation. The achievement is noted in the student’s permanent file

Timeline

Graduation Banquet/Convocation – May

The Class of 2000 Award for Excellence in Practicum

Available to

Graduating Youth Worker student

Award

Letter of Achievement and student’s name permanently engraved on award

Criteria

Student must have the highest overall evaluation in the practicum phase of the YW program

Process for Award

Determined by student marks

Announcement/Communication of Award

Students’ names will be announced at Graduation Banquet and at Convocation. The achievement is noted in the students’ permanent file

Timeline

Graduation Banquet/Convocation – May

Full-time Teacher Assistant Certificate Students

The Dr Jane Norman Proficiency Award

Available to

Graduating TA student in FT Program

Award

Letter of Achievement and student’s name permanently engraved on award

Criteria

Student must have the highest GPA in the FT EA graduating class

Process for Scholarship

Determined by student marks

Announcement/Communication of Award

Student’s name will be announced at Graduation Banquet and at Convocation. The achievement is noted in the student’s permanent file

Timeline

Graduation Banquet/Convocation – May

The Teacher Assistant Class of 1999 Award for Excellence in Practicum

Available to

Graduating TA student in FT program

Award

Letter of Achievement and student’s name permanently engraved on award

Criteria

Student must have the highest overall evaluation in the practicum phase of the FT EA program

Process for Award

Determined by student marks

Announcement/Communication of Award

Students’ names will be announced at Graduation Banquet and at Convocation. The achievement is noted in the students’ permanent file

Timeline

Graduation Banquet/Convocation – May

Part-time Teacher Assistant Certificate Students

The Dr Jane Norman Proficiency Award

Available to

Graduating TA student in PT Program

Award

Letter of Achievement and student’s name permanently engraved on award

Criteria

Student must have the highest GPA in the PT TA graduating class

Process for Award

Determined by student marks

Announcement/Communication of Award

Student’s name will be announced at Graduation Banquet and at Convocation. The achievement is noted in the student’s permanent file

Timeline

Graduation Banquet/Convocation – May

The Dennis Leadership Award

Available to

Graduating TA student in PT program

Award

Letter of Achievement and student’s name permanently engraved on award

Criteria

Student must have the highest overall evaluation in the practicum phase of the PT EA program

Process for Award

Determined by student marks

Announcement/Communication of Award

Students’ names will be announced at Graduation Banquet and at Convocation. The achievement is noted in the students’ permanent file